General Manager - Regulatory Engagement and Dispute Resolution

The role

You will lead regulatory affairs strategy and act as the central coordination point for regulator interactions across the group. You will build a centre of excellence for regulatory responses and oversee group litigation and contentious regulatory matters.

What you will do

• Develop a proactive regulatory affairs strategy and engagement plan
• Build constructive relationships with regulators and anticipate emerging expectations
• Coordinate all regulator interactions, including notices, enquiries, reportable situations and breach notifications
• Build a centre of excellence for regulatory responses
• Oversee all group litigation and contentious regulatory matters
• Escalate material matters promptly and provide clear Executive and Board reporting
• Capture lessons learned and work with business owners to improve how we operate

Required qualifications

• Substantial senior Australian financial services experience in regulatory engagement, investigations or enforcement response, alongside litigation and dispute management
• Demonstrated engagement with ASIC, APRA and other regulators, including legal notices, reportable situations and breach reporting
• A record of advising Executives and Boards, and delivering coordinated outcomes across multiple stakeholders
• Strong judgement in shaping contentious matter strategy and negotiating within approved authority
• Experience managing external counsel and legal costs
• The ability to influence across business and specialist functions

Nice to have

• Experience in wealth or investment platforms, superannuation, fintech or another regulated, high-growth, technology-led organisation

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Fully funded school holiday program
• CU Health (virtual healthcare)
• Income protection
• Flu shots
• Wellness weeks
• Retail discounts
• Financial wellbeing services
• Social events, trivia nights, and corporate sports
• Employee Resource Groups
• Paid volunteering
• End-of-trip amenities and daily breakfast in Melbourne

About the company

Netwealth is an Australian FinTech business that provides an award-winning platform and NextGen technology for advisers and investors. The company focuses on innovation, agility, and a collaborative culture.